Amanda Keele Maniaci, Cpa
About Amanda Keele Maniaci, Cpa
Amanda Keele Maniaci is a Tax Manager with a background in marketing and communications, enhancing her effectiveness in tax management. She has extensive experience in the field, having worked at Advance and Grant Thornton, and holds a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Accounting from Portland State University.
Current Role as Tax Manager
Amanda Keele Maniaci serves as a Tax Manager at Advance, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees tax-related activities, ensuring compliance and accuracy in tax reporting. Her background in marketing and communications enhances her ability to manage client relationships effectively. She utilizes her strong skills in customer relations to provide exceptional service to clients, which is crucial in the tax management field.
Previous Experience at Advance
Prior to her current role, Amanda held two positions at Advance. She worked as a Senior Tax Associate from 2013 to 2018, where she developed her expertise in tax processes. Subsequently, she served as an Assistant Tax Manager from 2019 to 2021. Her tenure at Advance has provided her with extensive experience in tax management within the Greater New York City Area.
Educational Background
Amanda studied at Portland State University, where she achieved a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Accounting from 2010 to 2011. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Boston College, where she studied English and Economics from 2006 to 2010. Additionally, she completed her high school education at Milwaukie High School from 2002 to 2006.
Early Career and Internships
Amanda began her professional career with internships that provided foundational experience in tax and marketing. She worked as a Tax Intern at Isler Northwest LLC in 2011 and gained marketing experience as a Marketing and Communications Intern at March of Dimes in 2008. These roles contributed to her skill set in both tax management and communications.
Skills and Expertise
Amanda possesses strong skills in customer relations, which are vital for her role as a Tax Manager. She is proficient in Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, which are essential for her daily tasks. Additionally, her writing and editing skills enable her to communicate complex tax information clearly and effectively.